Write books that solve African problems, cleric tells authors

A Nigerian pastor and author based in the United States of America, Ovenseri Ven Ogbebor, has said African authors should tailor their writings towards proffering solutions to the myriads of economic and spiritual challenges the continent is grappling with.

Ogbebor, in a statement on Friday, also said it was important for writers and authors to write based on the conviction that they have a message to pass across to the people, adding if their goal was to become rich from writing books, anxiety and stress were likely to set in.

Speaking recently on the publication of his book, “The Decision We Make: The Place Of God,” Ogbebor urged Nigerians to imbibe the culture of reading, which he said had dwindled in Africa and globally.

“Young people hardly read unless they are school books for exams purposes. How many people even read newspapers? People are chasing money wherever it can be found, hence, there’s not enough time to read, he said.

Ogbebor noted that one of the ways to revive the reading culture is to write books that proffer solutions to problems.

“People are committing suicide, robbery, kidnapping and doing drugs. We complain about poverty, economic hardship and so on. Let’s write books that address these issues. People will not only read if they find value in them, they would also recommend it to others and even buy as gifts,” he added.

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